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GOOD NEWS FOR CHOCOLATE LOVERS

Posted: 10.5.2017

A new meta-analysis by researchers in Italy found that eating chocolate
(dark) may not only help improve memory and cognitive function, but
long-term consumption may also help counteract cognitive decline. The
benefit is derived from the antioxidant compounds in cocoa beans called
cocoa flavanols. Cocoa flavanols have a beneficial effect on blood
circulation in the brain and boost processing speed of visual imagery.
The review also suggests that for the elderly, long-term ingestion of
the cocoa has a significant effect on memory, attention and verbal
fluency. This is especially true in those already experiencing
cognitive decline.